The Nurses' Memorial Chapel - Open days 11th-15th October
The Nurses' Memorial Chapel is part of nursing's heritage. Open days at the Chapel will provide an opportunity for the public to find out about the history of this magnificent Arts and Crafts building and learn about the history of nursing.
A Century of Change
One hundred years ago the Christchurch School of Nursing appointed Mary Christmas as its first tutor sister in 1923. View displays of the School of Nursing ephemera, photographs and interesting items that will show how nurses learned in the past, alongside a display about modern nursing.
Check out the details under 'Read More' for full information and a map
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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42.9% Yes
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31% Maybe?
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26.1% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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